May Empties!

This is where I get to show you my trash, and because I tried this product hopefully I can give a good review and tell you whether or not I would recommend it or if I would repurchase this. I hope this is helpful!

1. Freeman Facial Peel-Off Mask Cucumber: The packaging says, "Clarifies & renews skin. This clarifying mask gently peels away impurities while Cucumber Extract leaves your skin smooth and silky." You apply and leave on for 5-10 minutes and then you peel it off and rinse with warm water. I don't like this kind of mask. It was hard finding the mask to peel off because it is clear. I am not going to purchase this. This is small size. You can buy it in a bottle form too. I've seen it at Walgreens.

2. Freeman Facial Exfoliating Scrub in Pink Grapefruit: The packaging says, "Invigorates & smoothes complexion. This deeply purifying non-abrasive exfoliating scrub enhanced with Pink Grapefruit gently resurfaces. Invigorates and smoothes your skin. Microbeads remove dead skin cells and improve healthy cell renewal." This smells so good! And it is non-abrasive. The beads are very small. I couldn't find this in the store, so I bought the full size bottle on drugstore.com for $3.99.

3. Banana Boat Sport Performance Sunblock SPF 50: I didn't finish this because  I saw my skin would peel off whenever I used this stuff! I looked up Consumer Reports to see what the best sunscreen was and it said the Walmart Equate SPF 50 is one of the best! So I'm going to have to pick that up, and hopefully my skin won't peel! I don't recommend this sunblock.

4. Coppertone Sport Ultra Sweatproof Waterproof SPF 50 Clear Continuous Spray Sunscreen: This works good on my legs, but I have some sort of allergic reaction when I put it on my chest and arms. The spray makes it easy to apply. I would get this again for my legs, my my arms and chest peel off just like the Banana Boat Sunscreen.

5. Versace Bright Crystal Eau de Toilette: This was a one time use sample. I got a bunch of perfume samples like this when I ordered on E-Bay. It was really nice of the sender. This smells very bright! It helps to wake you up. I like it! I wouldn't purchase this because I have too many perfumes and samples. Sephora says the notes are "Iced Accord, Yuzu, Pomegranate, Peony, Magnolia, Lotus Flower, Acajou, Vegetal Amber, and Musk." I can really smell the pomegranate. That is what is so refreshing. Sephora says the style is "sheer, sensual, and luminous." It isn't sheer, it is very strong. I wouldn't say it was sensual or luminous. But I liked the way it smelled.

6. Chloe Eau de Parfum: This smells so elegant! I love it! This would make a nice gift from a boyfriend/husband. It is &105. I wouldn't buy this because I already have so many perfumes and samples. I don't need it, but it is nice. Sephora says the notes are "Pink Peony, Freesia, Lychee, Magnolia Flower, Lily of the Valley, Rose, Cedarwood, Amber, and Honey." It is very feminine.

7. Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet Eau de Toilette: This reminds me of the Chloe perfume, but fainter. It smells very feminine too. I like it. I wouldn't purchase this. It would be a romantic gift. Sephora says the notes are, "Sicilian Orange Essence, Pink Peony, Damascus Rose, and White Musk." They say the style is "chic, romantic, and charming." I think it is romantic.

8. Healthy Sexy Hair Color Safe Soy Moisturizing Shampoo: I got this at Super Cuts when I got my hair dyed. They recommended this to me. I don't think I will repurchase this because it is expensive. I will look for one at the drugstore that is color safe.

9. Tresemme Tres Two Spray Ultra Fine Mist Hair Spray 3: It says "superior hold with touchable feel. All day humidity resistance." It has superior hold. My hair is fine, so it was really thick in my hair. I felt like taking a shower after using it. I like it though. I repurchased it. When I researched what hairspray to buy this hairspray got a lot of good reviews.

10. Maybelline Dream Lumi Concealer in Radiant: I love this stuff! I repurchased it. I like the one in ivory too. It has a peachy tint to it, so it helps brighten dark under eyes. You can put it on the face as a highlighter.

September Empties!

These are products I've used up or hit pan on since my last empties post. Some of the products I didn't use up, I just didn't like it and was finished using it.

1. Differin Gel: I haven't been very faithful with using this. I'm supposed to use this every night, but at night time I'm very lazy about having a routine. This is supposed to help you not have acne, but with what I do already I haven't been having acne, so I haven't been using this. Then I found out it helps with wrinkles and eliminates acne scars! I have started using this again. Once I realized why my dermatologist prescribed this for me, I see why I need to use it. I put this all over my face at night, and then put CeraVe cream on top. You need a moisturizing cream after using this because it dries out the skin. It doesn't bother me, as long as I put on the cream afterwards. I haven't noticed it removing wrinkles or acne scars, but I will keep on using this. I repurchased this. I think it will take several months for me to notice any changes.

2. Freeman Facial Anti-Stress Mask Dead Sea Minerals: This clarifies and renews skin. This is what it says on the back, "This anti-stress mask, with Dead Sea Minerals, instantly absorbs excess oil while clarifying and purging clogged pores. Rinse away the mask to reveal smooth, radiant, healthy looking skin." This is a bright turquoise colored mask. It really dried up any oil on my face because my face was begging for moisturizer after I rinsed it off, but it didn't sting my skin at all. I think it does what it says it does about purging clogged pores. I've been noticing my pores a lot lately. I try to pat in my primer into my pores and stipple my foundation on to them too. I've been learning more about pores and how makeup works with the pores. So I want to make sure I'm keeping them clean too, and not just clogging them with makeup all the time. I think I would purchase this in the full tube. This is just another sample mask from Walmart. I used this once a week.

3. Banana Boat Sport Performance UVA/UVB Protection Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 50: I love this stuff. It has no scent, and it protects my skin. I like to put it on my chest and arms. It is non greasy and water resistant. I repurchased this.

4. Garnier Fructis Fortifying Shampoo Pure Clean: I really like this shampoo. It made my hair feel really clean when I used it. It smells like apples. It has no silicones, no parabens, no dye, and an acerola berry antioxidant. I still have other shampoos I need to finish, but once I finish them I think I'm going to repurchase this.

5. Sally Hansen Double Duty Strengthening Base & Top Coat: I usually use this as a base coat. It lasted a long time and I liked it. I don't think I'm going to repurchase it because I'm curious to try a different base coat. I didn't use all of this. The formula started to change, and it was hard to get at the bottom of the bottle. It looks weird on my nails now that it is almost empty. I think it is old.

6. Wet 'n Wild Lust Palette: I hit pan on the 4th color. I use it as a dupe for MAC Shroom. It's a good dupe for lots of colors. It's a skintone, shimmery color. It is also a dupe for Urban Decay's Virgin.

7. Maybelline Volum' Express Falsies Big Eyes Waterproof Mascara: This didn't last very long. I won't repurchase it. I think either it went bad or I liked it at first and then realized it wasn't a very good mascara. I was using two mascaras, and I figure the other mascara was doing all the work.

8. Johnson & Johnson Reach Gum Care with fluoride Floss: I got this sample at the dentist. My gums are very sensitive and I need fluoride. The dentist is always telling me I need to use fluoride things, like mouth wash and floss. I like this floss because it is gentle on my gums and it is minty. I repurchased a full size.

9. L'Oreal Magic Perfecting Base: This is a really good primer. It is expensive for a drugstore primer in my opinion. It's $9.99 if you get it at Target. It is only 0.5 fl. oz. But it smooths out the skin and works really well. I have other primers that I want to use up before buying a new one. I would repurchase this one.

10. Milani HD Advanced Concealer: I heard this was a dupe for the YSL Touche Eclat concealer. I don't know if that is true or not. I like how this looks, but it creases in my fine lines. I decided to stop using it. I'm not going to repurchase it.

I hope this post was helpful for you! What items have you finished? Will you repurchase them?

May Favorites

1. Covergirl Natureluxe Liquid Silk Foundation in Alabaster: This month has been pretty sunny and hot. I've found that my foundation was looking a little cakey. This foundation reminds me of a tinted moisturizer. It is very light coverage, but I like the way it applies and I don't feel like I have a ton of makeup on. It smells nice too.

2. Jordana Glitters Nail Polish in Fairy Dust: This is an inexpensive nail polish I found at K-Mart. It has beautiful glitters of red, blue, green, purple, pink, and yellow. The background is a light pink. It is a really pretty color, that glistens in the sun. I've had in on my toes for a long time now. It has stayed put very nicely.

3. Fresh Sugar Rose Tinted Lip Treatment SPF 15: I got this from my May Birchbox. I love this stuff! It is perfect to wear on a hot day where you just want a tint on your lips and it has sun protection. I'm going to bring this with me when I go to the beach. It is also moisturizing.

4. ORLY Nail Lacquer in Rage: I heard that this was a dupe for some high end nail polish that a Youtube beauty guru was talking about. She was doing a nail tutorial with it and mentioned ORLY was a similar color. This is a rose gold metallic color. It is so pretty. I feel like it's jewelry for your nails.

5. Maybelline Express Finish 50 Second Nail Color in Carnation Craze: I think I found this in one of the Spring collection stands. I'm not sure if it is limited edition or not. This is a delicate peach color that looked really elegant on the hands. It's a nice Springtime color.

6. Nicole by OPI in Love Your Life: I wore this over Carnation Craze. It is a pink glitter with pink hearts. It's very cute. I saw someone write a blog about this where they layered it over a mint color and then they put on a mattifying nail polish, which looked pretty cool. I'm going to try that next when I do my nails.

7. Essie Nail Polish in To Buy or Not To Buy: The picture doesn't show the color very well, but it is a pastel purple. I like this color for the Springtime.

8. Mac Studio Careblend Pressed in Medium Deep: I have been trying to find a good color to contour with that doesn't look fake on me. I went to a Mac counter to get matched for one and the the lady recommended this for me. I think it looks really natural. It has no shimmers in it.

9. Pixi Endless Silky Eye Pen in No.4 Black Cocoa: I mentioned in another post I did that I wanted eye liners that went on smoothly. These are very good. I also like the color.

10. Banana Boat Sport Performance Active Dry Protect SPF 50: When the sun comes out, thats when I wear my sunblock. It's sort of annoying to have to apply it, but I don't want to get a sunburn. I like this because it protects against UVB and UVA rays. It is non greasy and sweat resistant.

11. Epielle Green Tea Cleansing Tissues: I use these whenever I need to take my makeup off quickly and conveniently at my makeup table. It may be just a mistake when I put on my makeup, so I don't want to watch my face completely off. I heard these mentioned in a Youtuber I subscribe to's favorites of the month. I got these at Big Lots for a low cost. They come in other kinds like aloe vera and citrus. I like the green tea ones. I haven't tried any of the others.

12. Nioxin Volumizing Reflectives Bliss Thermal Protector: I use this before I blow dry my hair. It is good for people with fine hair.

So those are my favorites for this month. I have a lot of nail polish favorites again. I've just been doing my nails a lot these last few months. What are your favorite products?